In addition to other
scholarships, these scholarships are available
specifically for Native American students. Students should be
encouraged to apply to ALL sources of financial aid for which they are
eligible. Other scholarships may be available once students are
enrolled in a college, students should contact their college financial
aid counselor or check with the American Indian Graduate Center (www.aigcs.org).
Please note when using the links on this page you will be leaving our web site.
American Indian College Fund
-Tribal College Scholarships
-Mainstream 4 year College Scholarships
Amount Varies
Tribal Scholarship Program 8333Greenwood
Blvd. Denver, CO 80221
(800) 776-3863
*must get username
and ID to download forms
Applications available online in late January
Due (see application in January)
American Indian Education Foundation Scholarship Program
-Freshman Scholarship
- Native American or Alaskan native descent (must provide documentation
of enrollment of student OR parent)
- Accepted as a full-time students into a 2 or 4 year
college
- 2.0 GPA or higher
- ACT of 14 or higher preferred
Up to $2000
for Freshman Scholarship
American Indian Education Foundation 2230 Eglin Street, Rapid City, SD 57703
(866) 866-8642
http://www.nrcprograms.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_progs_sf_scholarshipfund
Applications available January 4
Due April 14
American Indian Graduate Center/Undergraduate
Scholarships
-Finalist Scholarships
- Enrolled member
of a federally recognized tribe
- Will attend a 4 year college
- Demonstrates interest/involvement in Native American activities or
affairs
- GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale at end of 1st semester of senior year
- Leadership
Finalist Scholarships= 2 @
$2000/year for 4 years
American Indian Graduate Center 4220 Montgomery Blvd. NE
Suite 1B Albuqueque, NM 87109
(505) 881-4584
(800) 628-1920
http://www.aigcs.org/02scholarships/scholarships.htm
Applications available at end of January
Due May TBA (see application for date)
American Indian Graduate Center
-F2009-2010 All Native American High School Academic Team
- Nominated by school
- Enrolled member
of a federally recognized tribe
- Outstanding academic record
- Leadership and community service
- Will enroll in college full-time
$TBA
American Indian Graduate Center 4220 Montgomery Blvd. NE
Suite 1B Albuqueque, NM 87109
(505) 881-4584
(800) 628-1920
www.aigcs.org/02scholarships/allnative/anahsatinvite.htm
Applications available online end of January
Due (see application)
AISES (American Indian
Science And Engineering Society)
-A.T.Anderson Memorial Scholarship
- Enrolled tribal member of 1/4 or more
- Member or AISES (dues =$25 for
high school student)
- Pursuing a major in science, engineering,
medicine, natural resources or math
- 2.7 GPA
$1000
one time award
Tina Peno PO BOX 9828
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 765-1052 ext .105
http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships
*Must upload resume
Applications available in Feb.
Due June 15
AISES
-Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship
- Enrolled in a
federally recognized tribe
- Member of AISES (dues=$25 for high school
student)
- Resident of AZ, CA, CO, KS, MN, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD or WA
- 2.0
GPA
- Pursuing
a major in business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration,
natural/physical sciences, technology or education
Tina Peno PO Box 9828 Albuquerque, NM
(505) 765-1052 ext.105
http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships
*Must upload resume
Applications available in Feb.
Due April 15
AISES
-Google Scholarship - Enrolled in a
federally recognized tribe of 1/4 or more
- Member of AISES (dues=$25 for high school
student)
- 3.5 GPA
- Planning a major in computer science or computer programming
*Currently enrolled college students will be given preference, but high school students with strong computer experience are encouraged to apply. $10,000 Tina Peno PO Box 9828 Albuquerque, NM
(505) 765-1052 ext.105 http://www.aises.org/Programs/ScholarshipsandInternships/Scholarships*Must upload resume Applications available in Feb.
Due June 15-Allogan Slagle Memorial Scholarship - Member of State recognized tribe
seeking Federal recognition
- Merit and need based
- Will enroll as a
full time student
in a 2 year Community or 4 year college (NOT technical, trade or seminary)
$1500/must reapply annually
Lisa Wzlic Director of Scholarship Programs Assoc. on Am. Ind. Affairs 966
Hungerford Dr. Suite 12B Rockville, MD
20850 (240) 314-7155
www.indian-affairs.org
Applications available end of Feb. Due (see application)
Association on American Indian Affairs
*one application should be submitted for all:
-Elizabeth and Sherman Asche Memorial Scholarship
(health and science areas)
-Adolph Van Pelt Scholarship
-Emilie Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarship
(preference give to Education majors)
-Florence Young Memorial Fellowship
- Enrolled in a
federally recognized tribe w/ 1/4 or more blood quantum
- Merit and need based
- Will enroll ful time in a 2yr or 4yr (NOT a technical, trade or seminary school)
$1500/must reapply annually
Lisa Wzlic Director of Scholarship Programs Assoc. on Am. Ind. Affairs 966
Hungerford Dr. Suite 12B Rockville, MD
20850
(240) 314-7155
www.indian-affairs.org
Applications available end of Feb.
Due (see application)
Catching the Dream
-MESBEC Program
-Tribal Business Program
-Tribal Business Program
- 1/4 or more American Indian and enrolled in a federally
recognized tribe
- Excellent GPA
- High ACT or SAT score
- Work experience
- Leadership experience
- Must enroll as a
full time student intending to complete a B.A degree or higher
- Field of
study in math, engineering, science, business, education and computers
OR Field
of study in business, finance, management, economics, banking, hotel
management or related areas who plan to work in economic development
for tribes (Tribal Business Program)
- Career goal must be related to the betterment of a tribal
community and work toward goal already begun
- Students required to apply to multiple scholarships to be considered
$500-$5000
Catching the Dream
8200 Mountain Rd. NE Suite
203 Albquerque, NM 87110
(505) 262-2351 ext.116
www.catchingthedream.org
Deadlines:
(March 15 for Summer)
April 15 for Fall
(Sept. 15 for Spring)
Daughters of the American Revolution's American Indian Scholarship
- Enrolled in a federally recognized tribe
- Financial need
- 2.75 GPA or higher
$1000 one time award
Request application and send self-addressed stamped envelope to:
National Society of Daughters of the Revolution
1776 D St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
(202) 628-1776
Due April 1 for Fall
Gates Millennium Scholars
- Enrolled tribal member or
1st descendant
- 3.3 GPA unweighted
- Entering as full time degree seeking
student
- Leadership, participation in community service and
extracurricular activities
- Federal Pell Grant eligible
$=any unmet need
for up to 10 years
Gates Millennium Scholarship
PO Box 1434
Alexandria, VA 22313
(877) 690-4677
www.gmsp.org
Due Jan. 11
Indian Health
Services Health Professionals Programs
- Enrolled in a federally
recognized tribe
- Preparatory scholarship can be 1st or 2nd degree descendant of a tribal member (see application)
- 2.0
GPA or higher
- Pursuing a degree in a health related profession OR
a junior or senior in college planning to get a masters in social work or physical therapy
- Service obligation upon completion
Tuition and monthly stipend
MN Regional IHS coord:
Tony Buckanaga
522 Minnesota
Ave. Rm.209 Bemidji, MN
56601
(218) 444-0486
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/index.cfm
Applications available Jan.4
Due March 28
International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons
Marvin Rull Memorial Scholarship
- Saint Paul Public
Schools' graduating senior
- A completed Indian Student Verification (506)
form
- 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher
- Will enroll fulltime in a 2 or 4
yr college
- Must be a positive role model for peers and community $500
one time award
- Eligible seniors will be notified by the Saint Paul Public Schools
Indian Education Program
Saint Paul Public Schools
Indian Education Program
1028 Van Slyke
St. Paul, MN 55103
(651) 293-5191
Applications mailed February to eligible seniors
Due May 3 by 3:00 pm
Winner announced May 20th at Senior Recognition Event
Migizi Communications
-Madeline Moose Scholarship
- Enrolled in tribe OR have a parent OR grandparent that is enrolled in a tribe
- Will study Ojibwe language and culture studies as part of degree program
Amount $TBD/year
Migizi Communications Attn: Scholarship Committee
3123 East Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55406 612) 721-6631
http://migizi.org/mig/scholarships.htmlApplication available in Feb. Due June 1
Migizi Communications
-Walter 'Porky' White Scholarship
- Enrolled in tribe OR have a parent OR grandparent that is enrolled in a tribe
- Will study environmental or natural resources
Amount $TBD/year
Migizi Communications Attn: Scholarship Committee
3123 East Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55406 612) 721-6631
http://migizi.org/mig/scholarships.htmlApplication available in Feb. Due June 1
-First Person Journalism Scholarship
- Enrolled in tribe OR have a parent OR grandparent that is enrolled in a tribe
- Will study journalism or mass communications
Amount $TBD
Migizi Communications Attn: Scholarship Committee
3123 East Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 721-6631 http://migizi.org/mig/scholarships.htmlApplication available in Feb. Due June 1
Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program
- MN
resident
- 1/4 or more American Indian -can be from multiple tribes (documentation needed such as CIB letter from each tribe of descent)
- Eligible for a Pell Grant or MN State Grant
- Accepted into approved MN post secondary
school
Based on need; maximum of $4000 undergraduate ($6000 for graduate school)
MN Higher Education Office
Attn: Megan Fitz-Gibbon
1450 Energy Park Dr. Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108
http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=149
(651) 642-0567
(800) 657-3866
Applications available in Feb.
Priority
deadline July 1
National Society of Professional Engineers Education Foundation
-Maureen and Howard Blitman Scholarship to promote diversity in engineering
- Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe (or Hispanic or African American)
- Accepted into an ABET (accredited board of engineering and technology
program at a 4 year college)
- GPA and ACT scores will be considered in selection
$5000
NSPE Education Foundation Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to
Promote Diversity in Engineering
1420 King Street, Alexandria,
VA
http://www.nspe.org/students/resources/scholarships.html
Due March 1
Native American Finance Officers Association
- College Freshman (or above) should apply in the Fall
- Enrolled member of a state OR federally recognized tribe
- Declared major in Business
Amount varies Native American Finance Officers Association PO Box 50637 Phoenix, AZ 85076-0637 (602) 540-0736 http://www.nafoa.org/ Applications available in Aug.
Due (see application)
Native American Journalist Association (NAJA)
- Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe
- Intend to pursue career in
journalism (radio, television or newspaper)
- Member of NAJA (membership
dues=$10 for high school students/ $20 for college students)
$500-$5,000/year
NAJA Scholarships
c/o OU Gaylord School of Journalism
395 West Lindsey St., Norman, OK 73019
(405) 325-9008
www.naja.com
Application available in Jan.
Due (see application)
National Institute of Health (NIH)
-Undergraduate Scholarship Program - Any student from an economically disadvantage family (see application for income criteria)
- Accepted as a full-time student into a 4 year accredited college
- Show a commitment to pursuing a career in biomedical, behavioral or social science health-related research at the NIH
- 3.5 GPA or top 5% of class
*students must participate in a 10 week summer laboratory program and work for NIH upon degree completion for each year that they received a scholarship. up to $20,000 based on need/renewable for up to 4 years NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2 Center Drive Room 2E24 (MSC 0230) Bethesda, MD 20892 (888) 352-3001 https://ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00Due Feb. 28
-Grant for Service to Children Program - Students of color (American Indian students can be tribally enrolled or of any degree of lineal descent)
- Will attend a MN post-secondary institute
- Must volunteer in a program to assist children of color (K-8th) at least 2 hr/wk (50 hr/yr)
$1000-$2500 Page Education Foundation PO BOx 581254 Mpls., MN. 55458-1254 (612) 332-0406 http://www.page-ed.orgDue May 1
Truman D. Pickard
- Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe or Native Alaskan Corporation
- Intending to pursue a degree in Natural Resources
- Academic merit
- Financial need
$2000
Intertribal Timber Council
1112 N. 21st Ave. Suite 4, Portland, OR
97232-2114
(503) 282-4296
No application form-you must submit: letter of application, resume, 3 letters of
recommendation, transcripts and proof of tribal enrollment.
www.itcnet.org
Due Jan. 29
Two Feathers Endowment
-American Indian Scholarship
- Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe OR a lineal descendent
- MN resident
- Application on file with MN Indian Scholarship Program
*students can apply for either the American Indian Scholarship OR
Endowment Health Initiative, but not both
up to $1000
non-renewable
Two Feathers Endowment
St. Paul Foundation
55 E. 5th
Street, No. 600, St. Paul, MN
(651) 224-5463
(800) 875-6167
www.saintpaulfoundation.org
Due July 1
Two Feathers Endowment
-Endowment Health Initiatives
- Enrolled in a Federally recognized tribe OR a lineal descendent
- MN resident
- Application on file with MN Indian Scholarship
Program
- Pursuing a health-related field of study
*students can apply for
either the American Indian Scholarship OR Endowment Health Initiative,
but not both
up to $5000
Two Feathers Endowment
St. Paul Foundation
55 E. 5th
Street, No. 600, St. Paul, MN
(651)
224-5463
(800) 875-6167
www.saintpaulfoundation.org
Due July 1
Young Native Writers Essay Contest
-College Scholarship - Students do not need to be enrolled, but they do need to show involvement in the Native community through their essay
- Student essay guidelines and topic on website
- Essays must be submitted online
- Teacher sponsor who can encourage student is recommended
5 winners and teacher sponsors will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington DC and students will receive a scholarship of $1000-$5000/one time award (866) 452-2737 http://nativewriters.hklaw.com/2009/index.aspDue May 10 Tribe Specific Scholarships
(not all tribes are listed; these are
tribes common for our student population)
Canadian First Nations
Students enrolled in a First Nation in Canada must contact their tribal
office.
For contact information go to:
www.aboriginalcanada.com/firstnation/
Minnesota
Bois Forte Scholarship
- Enrolled in Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe
- Accepted into MN or out-of-state post secondary school
Based on need; maximum of $5000
Bois Forte Scholarship Program, Nett
Lake, MN
(218) 757-3261
(800) 221-8129
www.boisforte.com/divisions/education.htm
Due July 1 for Fall
Minnesota
Grand Portage Scholarship
- Enrolled in Grand Portage
Based on need
Grand Portage Scholarship
Program
Grand Portage, MN
(218) 475-0123 or 0121
Minnesota
Fond du Lac Scholarship
Based on need
Fond du Lac Tribal Center
Fon du Lac, MN
(218) 879-4593
ext. 2633
www.fdlrez.com
Minnesota
Leech Lake Scholarship
- Enrolled in Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Based on need
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Cass Lake, MN
(800) 442-4754
Minneapolis Office: (612) 729-0554
www.llojibwe.com
Minnesota
Lower Sioux Scholarship
Based on need
Lower Sioux Community
Morton, MN
(507) 697-6185
Minnesota
Mille Lacs Scholarship
- Enrolled in Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe OR biological or adopted child of
an enrolled member
Based on need;
maximum of $9000 and reimbursement for books up to $375
per sem.
w/recipts
Mille Lacs Band Higher Education Office
Onamia, MN
www.millelacsojibwe.org/Page_Scholarships.aspx
(866) 916-5282
Deadlines:
(May 1 for Summer)
Aug. 1
for Fall
(Dec. 1 for Winter/Spring)
*educational
enrichment awards for high school students are also available which can
cover costs like drivers education, school activity fees, educational
fieldtrips, camps, etc.
Minnesota
Prairie Island Scholarship
- Enrolled in Prairie Island
Based on need
Prairie Island Indian Community
Welch, MN
(651) 385-2554
(800) 554-5473
Minnesota
Red Lake Scholarship
- Enrolled in Red Lake Band of Ojibwe
Based on need
Post Secondary Vocational Education
PO Box 90, Redby, MN
(218)
679-3350
Minnesota
Shakopee Sioux Scholarship
- Enrolled in Shakopee Sioux
Based on need
Shakopee Sioux Community
Prior Lake, MN
(952) 445-8900
Minnesota
Upper Sioux Scholarship
Based on need
Upper Sioux Community
Granite Falls, MN
(320) 564-2360
Minnesota
White Earth Scholarship
- Enrolled in White Earth Band of Ojibwe
Based on need
White Earth Tribal Council
White Earth, MN
(218) 983-3285
(800) 950-3248
Priority Deadline May 31
Montana Fort Peck Tribes/Assiniboine-Sioux
- Enrolled in the Fort Peck Tribes
$3600*/yr for off-reservation colleges ($1800 for on-reservation) *dispersed in monthly payments of $400 Fort Peck Tribes, 501 Medicine Bear Rd., PO Box 1027, Poplar, MT (800) 799-2926 http://www.fortpecktribes.org Due July15
Nebraska
Omaha Tribe Scholarship
- Enrolled in the Omaha Tribe
Based on need
Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
Higher Education Dept.
Macy, NE
(402) 837-5357
Due July 1
Nebraska
Ponca Tribe Scholarship
- Enrolled in the Ponca Tribe
Based on need
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Norfolk, NE
(402) 371-8834
Due
July 15
*Senior Incentive also available to assist students in graduation
costs.
**Attendance Incentives available for high school students
Attendance Incentive deadline July 30
Nebraska
Santee Sioux (Dakota)
- Enrolled in the Santee Sioux Dakota Tribe
Based on need
Santee Sioux Tribe
425 Franzier Ave. N., Suite 2, Nobrara, NE
(402) 857-2303
Nebraska
Winnebago Tribe Scholarship
- Enrolled in the Winnebago Tribe
Based on need
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
PO Box 687
Winnebago, NE
(402) 878-3202
Due April 15
North Dakota
Three Affiliated Tribes Scholarship
(Hidatsa, Mandan and Arikara)
- Enrolled in Three Affiliated Tribes
Based on need
Three Affiliated Tribes
New Town, ND
(888) 234-2384
Deadlines:
(Oct. 15 for Spring)
March 15
for Fall
North Dakota
Standing Rock Sioux Scholarship
- Enrolled in Standing Rock Lakota Tribe
Based on need
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Higher Education Program
PO Box D, Fort Yates, ND
(701) 854-7408
Due April 30
North Dakota
Turtle Mountain Scholarship
- Enrolled in Turtle Mountain Chippewa
*might not fund out of ND colleges, depends on funding year to year
Based on need
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa
Higher Education Program, Belcourt, ND
(701) 477-8102
Oklahoma
Cherokee Scholarship
- Enrolled in Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma
Based on need
Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma
PO Box 948, Tahlequah, OK
(918) 453-5000
(800) 256-0671
www.cherokee.org
Applications available in January
Due June 15
South Dakota
Sisseton-Wahpeton
Scholarship
- Enrolled in Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Tribe
Based on need
Sisseton/Wahpeton Sioux Tribe
Higher Education Grant Program
PO Box 689, Sisseton, SD
(605) 698-3966 ext 1183
South Dakota
Standing Rock Scholarship
- Enrolled in Standing Rock Dakota Tribe
Based on need
Standing Rock Tribe
Higher Education Office
Fort Yates, SD
(701) 854-7408
Deadlines:
(Nov. 30 for Spring)
June 30 for Fall
South Dakota
Pine Ridge Scholarship
- Enrolled in the Pine Ridge Lakota Tribe
Based on need
Pine Ridge Tribe
Pine Ridge SD
(605) 867-5338
Due June 15
South Dakota
Rosebud Scholarship
- Enrolled in the Rosebud Lakota Tribe
Based on need
Rosebud Tribe
Rosebud, SD
(605) 747-2375
South Dakota
Yankton Scholarship
- Enrolled in the Yankton Dakota Tribe
Based on need
Yankton Tribe
Marty, SD
(605) 384-3997
Due July 1
Wisconsin
Ho-Chunk
- Enrolled in the Ho-Chunk Tribe
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